Many, many years ago when I was 23
I was married to a widow who was pretty as can be
This widow had a grown-up daughter who had hair of red
My father fell in love with her and soon they too were wed
This made my dad my son-in-law and really changed my life
For now my daughter was my mother 'cause she was my father's wife
And to complicate the matter even though it brought me joy
I soon became the father of a bouncing baby boy
My little baby then became a brother-in-law to dad
And so he became my uncle though it mad me very sad
For if he were my uncle that would also made him brother
Of the widows grown-up daughter who was of course my stepmother
Father's wife then had a son who kept them on the run
And he became my grandchild for he was my daughter's son
My wife is now my mother's mother and it makes me blue
Because although she is my wife she's my grandmother two
Now if my wife is my grandmother then I'm her grandchild
And every time I think of it, nearly drives me wild
'Cause now I have become the strangest case you ever saw
As husband of my grandmother I am my own grandpaw
Oh I'm my own grandpaw
I'm my own grandpaw
It sounds funny I know but it really is so
I'm my own grandpaw
(Listen to this now)
I'm my own grandpaw
I'm my own grandpaw
I'm my own grandpaw

I hope that our few remaining friends
Give up on trying to save us.
I hope we come out with a fail-safe plot
To piss off the dumb few that forgave us.
I hope the fences we mended
Fall down beneath their own weight.
And I hope we hang on past the last exit,
I hope it's already too late.
And I hope the junkyard a few blocks from here
Someday burns down.
And I hope the rising black smoke carries me far away,
And I never come back to this town again.
In my life, I hope I lie,
And tell everyone you were a good wife.
And I hope you die,
I hope we both die.
I hope I cut myself shaving tomorrow;
I hope it bleeds all day long.
Our friends say it's darkest before the sun rises;
We're pretty sure they're all wrong.
I hope it stays dark forever,
I hope the worst isn't over.
And I hope you blink before I do,
And I hope I never get sober.
And I hope when you think of me years down the line,
You can't find one good thing to say.
And I'd hope that if I found the strength to walk out,
You'd stay the hell out of my way.
I am drowning.
There is no sign of land.
You are coming down with me,
Hand in unlovable hand.
And I hope you die,
I hope we both die.

Great discussion of the Exxon Mobile protest. As to efficacy, I think it's very hard to predict where any given protest will lead. Good for those students to stand up for what they believe in, and to puncture the typical environment of these sponsored meet and greets.

I really respect the honesty and thought people put into these conversations. This discussion about how we square our principles with our professional roles is so important and for a lot of us, hard. The reality is that there is disagreement about this stuff and understanding where other people come from is important.

I really appreciated the commentary after watching a part of the impeachment trial. To me, it was a great space to reflect on what is happening and also to get a feel for what others are thinking. The climate change protests session was also fascinating. Our group meandered to talk about different topics and ultimately came up with more questions than answers, but I appreciated being able to discuss some of these issues in a classroom space.

I thought the protestors had a lot of courage, but I don't personally believe there is something wrong with any lawyer or firm providing legal representation for any defendant. I do agree though that we should think more about the role that we will play in all this if we join a large law firm.

i just want everyone to be real about why they're doing their firm jobs i.e. (most likely) we've picked the individual over the collective. live with that choice. struggle with the tension. we make moral choices when we say we will place our (supposed) morals aside for the good of our employment. is that the right way to conceptualize legal work? i'm not sure, but i desperately want to see a world where we do hold ~some~ moral conviction/guiding principle and let that influence our work.

I thought the discussion today was especially compelling. Everyone is affected by the existence of law firms, so it felt as if we were all engaged. I also am encouraged by the continued high level of respect that we have exhibited recently.

Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And the worst part is there's no one else to blame
Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me
Ouch, I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,
Yeah, I think that I might break
Lost myself again and I feel unsafe
Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me
Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me